September 23, 2026

Ag Economist Scott Irwin at the University of Illinois says expanding E15 consumption in the United States could indirectly help ease some of the pressure on diesel prices. “To close the gap between the Renewable Fuel Standard mandate for ethanol and what we call the E10 blend wall,” he says. “Currently, that’s a gap of […] The post Economist: expanding E15 could help ease pressure on diesel prices appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The trade’s waiting for Thursday’s face-to-face meeting with China. President Trump and President Xi are set to talk trade and there’s been some chatter that could include a reduction or elimination of tariffs. China did reportedly buy canola from Australia for the first time in several years […] The post Soybeans, corn, wheat drift lower before trade meeting appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up ahead of direct business.  Feeders had additional support from the lower move in corn. October live cattle closed $2.15 higher at $220.92 and December live cattle closed $2.90 higher at $222.35.  October feeder cattle closed $5.30 higher at $333.32 and November feeder cattle closed […] The post Hog futures mostly lower ahead of Quarterly Report appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A central Illinois farmer says checkoff investments into expanding meat exports are paying off. John Klemm, who raises corn, soybeans, and cattle in DeWitt County and serves as a director on the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, says a recent mission trip to Japan with the U.S. Meat Export Federation was eye-opening. “I was in Tokyo.”  […] The post Central Illinois corn farmer sees benefit to boosting meat exports appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The founder of Illinois-based Disco Cow says more consumers will soon have better access to their innovative whipped cottage cheese products thanks to Midwest Dairy’s Accelerator program. Kate Colehour says being crowned the grand prize winner of the 10-week, $20,000 competition is life-changing. “Right now, I still make Disco Cow myself and distribute it in […] The post Disco Cow named winner of 2026 Midwest Dairy Accelerator appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A bill to allow sales of E15 year-round has been taken up by the Michigan legislature. During a recent committee meeting, Matt Smego with the Michigan Corn Growers Association told Michigan House members this harvest is the fourth in a row corn growers will lose money. “The reality is our producers are going to keep […] The post Michigan House considers year-round E15 sales appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Questions remain about China’s ag purchase commitments as the U.S. and China meet tomorrow. “You never know in these high level discussions what you’ll walk out with.” says Justin Benavidez, the chief economist at the USDA. Benavidez says China has been making progress on its 25 million metric ton soybean commitment, but what’s happening with […] The post Questions remain over China’s $17 billion U.S. ag purchase commitment appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Dec. corn $5.29, down 7 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $13.18, down 7 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $370.30, up $1.40Oct. soybean oil 67.25, down 12 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $7.08 and 1/2, down 8 and 3/4 centsOct. live cattle $220.92, up $2.15Oct. feeder cattle $333.32, up $5.30Oct. lean hogs $79.87, up 60 centsOct. Class III milk […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 23, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Broiler numbers were mixed on the week, still pointing to a year-over-year rise in production. The USDA says 247.786 million broiler-type eggs went into incubation, an increase of 2.564 million on the week as temperatures in some areas eased, supporting laying efficiency, and up 2% on the year thanks to the larger overall number of […] The post Broiler sets up week-to-week as placements dip appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story